Your favorite all-season, all-occasion designer?

What the title says, basically.

I need to recommend a good frag for a buddy of mine who has none. He doesn't have the money to get more than one, so he wants something that'll work for most situations.

He's not really the type of guy who will wear cologne every day, but something that's not entirely unwearable in a work environment would probably be good. He'll probably mostly wear it on dates, special occasions etc. though.

Re: Your favorite all-season, all-occasion designer?

Was gonna say Infusion d'homme but i guess Bleu de Chanel would probably fit more what your friend is looking for.
Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men would fit it as well, it does share a similar structure with many other fragrances tho.

Re: Your favorite all-season, all-occasion designer?

+1 on YSL L'Homme. It's a likeable, classy scent that would work equally well at the office as on a more special occasion. I personally wouldn't say the same for something like Mugler Cologne, which smells incredible but doesn't have that "date night" quality.

Bleu de Chanel would be another good choice for these criteria.

And one more I'd like to mention is Versace Pour Homme (the bottle with the medallion on the front). It might not be quite as all-season as the other two, though.

Re: Your favorite all-season, all-occasion designer?

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Dior Homme yet. Top of my list. I can wear it any time, in whatever situation. After that I'll add another vote for Terre d'Hermes, which is wonderfully versatile, and even Egoïste, indeed.